Ignition Key Lock: Disassembly

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from the battery sensor, and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. Ref. to GROUND TERMINAL REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION .
2. Remove the immobilizer antenna assembly. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Immobilizer Antenna>REMOVAL .
3. Remove the key warning switch.
   1. Release the claws, and pull the key warning switch downwards to remove.

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4. Remove the screws, and remove the key interlock module.

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5. Remove the key lock assembly.
   1. Insert the key into the key lock assembly, and turn the key to the ACC position.
   2. Release the lock by inserting a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (A).
   3. Pull the key lock assembly until the key lock assembly claws touch the steering lock frame stopper (B).

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   4. Insert a flat tip screwdriver from the steering lock frame hole (C), and release the claws to pull out the key lock assembly.

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6. Release the claws and remove the ignition switch assembly.

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